David Glenn Beam, 75, of New London passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 in his home.

There will be private inurnment in the Salisbury National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at their home, 44268 Yadkin Brick Rd., New London, NC 28127 on Sunday afternoon from 4 until 6 p.m.

Born June 8, 1943 in Kannapolis, N.C., he was the son of the late David Samuel Beam and Lucille Carter Beam and he was a retired Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army. He was of the Christian Faith.

Mr. Beam was preceded in death by his wife, Wilhelmina Beam, as well as a son, David Glenn Beam, Jr. and daughter Tina Hope Hoover.

Survivors include son Anthony Beam (Leighann) of Roanoke Rapids, N.C., and daughter Karen Joan Schoonover of New London, sisters Gail Beam and Ruth Kay Beam of Roanoke Rapids, N.C., 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.